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SP55 HHJ

2005 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,165 mi
Last recorded73,165 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 HHJ
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 73,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewall run flat damage, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 72,120 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 68,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 64,837 miles

Front suspension dust covers deteriorated

225/45/18

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2022 59,517 miles

Both front lower swivel dust covers are perished

Both front tyres worn close to the 2mm wear bars 225/45r18

Both rear tyres worn very low 225/45r18

Oil slightly low

Slight exhaust at back box

Pass 19 Jan 2021 54,173 miles

Both cats rusty and in poor condition

General corrosion around rear suspension and components

Lower suspension arms rear bushes perishing and deteriorating

Pass 22 Jan 2020 49,451 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brakes have a slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm rear bush staring to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brakes have a slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

advise both front exhaust cat heat shields in very poor condition

advise front and rear number plates have a smaller font than standard due to the number plate size but could not be misread

Pass 10 Jan 2019 41,762 miles

both front cat lower heat shields corroded to excess

park brake has a slight imbalance across the axle may require adjustment or repair

the vehicle is a import and the front and rear registration plates are of a smaller size and font

Fail 3 Jan 2019 41,717 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements the letters and numbers do not conform to the required font (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower track control arm inner bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements the letters and numbers do not conform to the required font (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front cat lower heat shields corroded to excess

park brake has a slight imbalance across the axle may require adjustment or repair

Pass 2 Aug 2017 33,990 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 33,990 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 29,205 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 26,782 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 May 2015 26,782 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2014 26,155 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 24,225 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 21,879 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 19,629 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 17,126 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 17,126 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2010 17,099 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2009 14,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Nissan Skyline?

Based on 75,718 MOT tests across 9,471 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
9,471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,220
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,248
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,783
fog lamp not working 1,640
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,581
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SP55 HHJ is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 89,822 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Skyline fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP55 HHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Skyline typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SP55 HHJ is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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